The main Interpretive Center houses naturalist staff, displays, Windows on the Wild backyard bird habitat, and the Carlander Nature Library.

The center contains a variety of habitats including wetlands, forests, and more than 55 acres (220,000 m2) of restored and original prairie.

The River Bend Nature Center staff conducts interpretive programs for adults and children throughout the year.

In addition, River Bend staff travel to schools and home-schooled students throughout Rice County to provide natural and environmental education in several off-site programs.

River Bend is located just off state highway 60 in the southeast corner of the city of Faribault in central Rice County.